GE GSD400Y-04 User's Manual
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1. How to operate your dishwasher Loaded t ight 4 dishes get cle STEE LAPPA T be HE MED ee Dd ILE perez rorem XXL rit EXIT OTL etna dnd mid menda m tmr e ui QT RS DAI we yd Schenk ee TEN Tee IIMM TA TRATTORIA ITI UA x IT cum CET RDU cae atreve iet te ror gea re elo gins eiie LEURS D E ze PARATE TA RRA VELINT n Cont zu Operating Instructions Good dishwashing pns with HOT water geese us ut eee Howt to tes t water TT mr Whaty youc can n wash safely iy e E 10 User niaintenance BE wh instructions bere a Bs i urn E How to change color rpanels 7 x HL l i Problem solving AR 3 4 Consumer Services n p NE I 15 Warranty 0 Back Cover Energy saving tips E ena ruta r cian inn nf anr The POWER UUIISULIIDUUII Oi your dishwasher can be minimized if you follow these suggestions e Operate the dishwasher only when it s full Let the dishes accu mulate in the dishwasher When you put in only a partial load use the RINSE ONLY cycle to rinse off heavy soils Be sure to latch the door when waiting for a full load This helps to keep soils moist easier to remove e If you don t need your dishes right away use your ENERGY SAVER no heat feature that turns the drying heater off automatically Dishes dry naturally over a longer ae AL DE hm Awe SE per2. The GE Answer Center QONAN 94 800 626 2000 consumer information service Toll free e Pavel a m ainl espafiol de este manual llame gratis a The GE Answer Center servicio de informacion para el consumidor RMN LASF ANNAN tel fono 800 626 2000 Para obtener la version en SS WARNIN Ta 3 W ri WG When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book e This dishwasher must be nramnarlw inctallad and lanatad in bya UVP ZY RUSTAN U CURRUS UU ALU RB n accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dish wacher voi can nhtain nna hv YY CLIMA J VM YULI WLLL Wii vy contacting the service location nearest you This appliance must be con ntad tna arniinded meatal nected toa bi VUNG TiCtdl permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit con ductors and connected to the f A ri t equipmen i proundaing termina Jead of the appliance m mar V1 Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply antrino Avarlan mrm tn avoid al 1 Vit uit LU d YUI ei ctrical OveriOda e Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher e Do not wash p
3. 4 RINSE wA ONLY DRYING 6 RINSE ONLY DRYING a Be sure door is unlatched E Select ENERCY SAVER drying option Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial to RINSE ONLY position I atch the BVCALNW EL LIIW cycle dan e door to fa Cycle Selection Hints NORMAL WASH For most loads of everyday dishes 3 la ccac ann annbwara AISI diit VVVA Wall IGHT WASH I dishes that have been pre re rinsed before loading Also for E washing very lightly soiled dishes 5 with soils that have not dried on RINSE ONLY For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later Do not use detergent Coe SS What Happens in Each Cycle Water Approx Use Wash Wash Gallons Cycle Time Cycles approx Cycle Sequence in minutes NORMAL WASH 114 pog Rinse Rinse Wan Ringe Rinse 55 Main LIGHT WASH 7 6 Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse 47 RINSE ONLY 3 8 Rinse Rinse 12 Drying Options HEATED DRYING Add 30 minutes to wash cycle time Available on all wash cycles except RINSE ne ENERGY SAVER No Heat Drying to save energy A XAR DAY hk AAS AnAnNnGIAAA kin Pad e You ll hear occasional ng sounds Soft food disposer shredding action Drain valve opening to pump ntAnw mcd Water oul Timer control as cycle progresses Detergent cup opening e The motor stops during drying e Water vapor comes through the vent by the door
4. heater on for fast drying ENERGY SAVER Turns the drying heater off to save energy Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight TX A If you need your dishes soo open the dishwasher door after the cycle is complete to reduce the drying time Use of this option reduces the elec trical energy used by this model approximately 9 for Normal iul Estima ing on PUE local are nar Il lectrical rates premat C Electric Rate per Kwh Estimated ed a D n 4 l 05 08 A uan MMT LAY CO Yearly Savings 6 25 10 00 13 75 Door Latch Locked Cycle Indicator Dial Turn to Start H LIGHT WASH oem CTE RD A Qala SHEE Be Sele dishwasher If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher See Cyc cle JLC LILIS LAL VIIORA VY CLORRMVROo Liew selection hints on next page To obtain the benefits of a com plete cycle be careful that you do not turn the dial any further than necessary to start the dishwasher e For NORMAL WASH cycle LIGHT WASH E RINSE s DRYING a Latch the door b Slowly turn Cycle Indicator amm t T Dial to ON position to start the cycle J 6 RINSE ONLY DRYING Be sure door is unlatched Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial to LIGHT WASH position T natah Latch door SUE J
5. latch during men tA tary tr rr drying and when water is being pumped out Good dishwashing starts with HOT water To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water To help you get water of the proper temperature vour General Electric dishwasher has a water heating feature that automatically heats the water in the wash cycle This water heating feature may allow you to turn down your household water heater and save energy For good washing and drying the entering water must be at least 120 E To prevent dish damage inlet water should not exceed 150 F Check your water temperature with a candy or meat thermome ter Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher Put the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising If the water temperature is below 120 F adjust your water heater Helpful hints If outside tempera tures are unusually low or if your water travels a long distance from heater to dishwasher you may need to set your heater s thermostat up If you have not used hot water for some time the water in the pipes will be cold Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run until the water is hot Then start the dishwasher If vou ve recently done laundry or run hot water for showers give your water heater time to recover before operating the dishwasher You can help prevent spotting with a rinse agent A rinse
6. the force of water and detergent can reach soiled surfaces JEMEL UE utes 1j Mme em rr nme amener momen UI dics or iu nur EU ne mm ty Hte trt ir ot Meli tis nae ey Fit plates and saucers between the pins Load Heavily soiled pots pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack facing down Prop the platters pots pans and bowls along the sides in corners or in the back broiler pan and rack along the edge Shallow items may be angled provided the lower side does not shield the soiled surface inside from the water agpo igg amaata el Saari abire TE item extend S Bega through bottom 2 Put flatware in the removable silverware basket he bottom of the basket even du om en odor md ou LL RAS 4 Up LO DrotccCct yOui ranas ivilx t with handles knives forks and spoons so they don t nest together Distribute evenly Small plastic items such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers are not recommended for automatic dishwashing If placed in dishwasher they should go in bottom of silver basket with silverware on top e What you cam usually wash safely in your dishwasher Exceptions not safe Special instructions Some darkening or spotting possible Remove by scouring with soap filled steel wool pads heck with the manufacturer Or test cl wash one piece daily for at least a month Compare with the rest
7. to the tub Close and latch the dishwasher Pump out water by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period 1s reached mm mMm rent atin E POETE e ox enn am m mdm o d a nan n Suds can cause unit to overflow inat s why it s So important to use a detergent that s designed for automatic dishwashers SS M M MM At General Electric we re committed to providing you with the best appliances we know how to build and we know that you want your appliances to give you many years of dependabie service Our Consumer Services are designed with your needs and wants in mind Warranty Protection Before your new appliance left the factory it went And you have a written warranty to protect you See the through rigorous tests to detect manufacturing defects warranty on the back page of this book for details Convenient Service Whether your appliance i is in or out of warranty you re FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance just a pnone call away from our nationwide network of Explain why 5 you are not t pleased In most cases this will Factory Trained Service professionals solve the problem Simply call our GE service organization Look in the NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for details inciuding your phone number to GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL Manager Consumer Relations ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE
8. GENERAL General Electric ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or Appliance Park GENERAI ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARF T t i 7 ANDALE cs aaa mn LTE O EENE NEO CAP rd cQ LOUISVILUC Aentuc Ky ULLA SERVICE MN FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Service can normally be scheduled at your convenience and the technician drives a fuliy stocked paris service truck so that in most cases the repair can be completed in one visit We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased but if for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help NAaiar Annhanoa Mananmar A IVIGjJUL FAP pPMaNee v UIIOUillCci 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606 Garwira oamtrarte WISE VAR WL WPHBULR 65 WV Vi For trouble free service beyond the written warranty period If you prefer to budget your repair expenditures instead of being surprised by them GE offers service contracts for varying lengths of time on all GE major appliances With a contract we ll keep your appliance in good operating condition Service contracts let you pay today s prices for service a month a year or several years from naw And vou receive service from GE aay ALLL 7Y I t trained service technicians using only genuine GE parts If you have any questions about Adinrina tha mtr rind at additinanal Service Co ntrantea ali TOT L CD Eir Vul uig tne cointi act per 100 aL no aGGi o
9. N xd check to establish warranty period AS h as your sales slip or cancelled cl This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeed ing owner for products purchased TOT orainary nome use in ihe 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home part of the dishwasher that fails because of a manufacturing defect All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or BUNS OE MIN d FAX EMI MELLE l V FEMA GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED e Replacement of house fuses e Service trips to your home to or resetting of circuit breakers teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If unn tha ha eni niiimnetinmn Ly vu LI IGI Nave aiiy quesuon iS about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the 2e ode or call toll free e Cleaning or servicing of air gap device in drain iine e Failure of the produci if it is used for otner than i its intended purp
10. ORMAL WASH cycle Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes The dishwasher will now be in the main wash 5 Then open the door and pour 2 cups 500 ml of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher 6 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle AWN gt If vinegar rinse doesn t work Repeat as above except use 4 cup 60 ml of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar Most drug stores carry citric acid crystals If yours doesn t cali GE Factory Service Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month Consider a home water softener If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn t work the cloudiness is etching The film cannot be removed it can be prevented Use less detergent if you have soft water Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150 F puer Lad i The Problem Solver continued PROBLEM YELLOW OR BROWN FILM PING OF CHINA C z SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB WATER WON T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB SUDS IN THE TUB TTA SCAM EHEPEETNEE mA OUR ICRMBCTTECRBN MUNUBNSMENCEM LONHNHMENRE MUN AMMCUPEHCIEBAURDE S RCI OM OTST IEP XIX ICT ESN RICO CTO SOCAN OSE e TAM eC ACS AAACN CEC RCN CASS SOUSA H ECIENELUS ACINOMAE EATS MB THAM L ERUNUENDUN RSTO a EE EI ELSIE v 4 A CARA ORE SATE CAUSE AND REM eee A POSSIBLE Tea or cof
11. agent makes water flow off dishes quicker than usual This lessens water spotting Makes drying faster too For best dishwashing perform ance use of a rinse agent is recommended Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form Your dishwasher s dispenser uses the solid form If you can t find any rinse agent write ECONOMICS LABORATORY INC TET DRY Osborn Building St Paul Minnesota 55102 How to choose and use detergent Ow a First use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers Other tvnes will cause oversudsing Second check the phosphate content Phosphate helps prevent hard water materials from forming 9n ees dishe If Rak W1 es Bi film your water is hard 7 grains or more your detergent has to work harder Detergents with a higher phosphate level will probably work better If the phosphate content is low 8 7 or less you ll have to use extra detergent with hard water Your water department can teli you how hard your water is So can your rural county agent Or your area s water softener com pany Just call and ask them how many grains of hardness is in oT nee ee orn oa your water How much detergent should you use That depends Is vour water hard or soft With hard water you need extra detergent to get dishes clean With soft water you need less detergent Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes money it can be harmful I
12. der model you may wonder how much pre preparation your dishes need Actually very little Pre rinsing of normal food soils is not necessary With common sense and a little practice you ll soon know what foods to remove Here are some guidelines 1 Scrape off bones seeds skins toothpicks and other hard solids It is also best to remove hard shelled vegetables meat trimmings leafy vegetables and crusts Remove excessive quantities of oii Or grease 2 Remove large quantities of any food Your dishwasher has a built in soft food disposer that pulver izes soft food bits and flushes them away It can handle small amounts nE nnl Landa hant Nae nk handla OI SULL LUUUDS VUL CAIHIVYL LAHIN large amounts of food as soft as mashed potatoes or applesauce Halt Full 4 Half Full Haif Full 3 Try to remove food scraps and place dishes in dishwasher before soil has a chance to dry and become hard Dishes with dried on soil are more difficult to wash and may require additional preparation for good results Remember to use your RINSE ONLY cycle for small holding loads Note The foods mentioned above are for examples only Other foods not mentioned may also need to be removed from your dishes You may also want to consider removing foods such as mustard mayonnaise vinegar lemon juice and other foods that can cause discoloration of stainless steel if allowed to remain on dishes for a long period o
13. e and Money Before you call for service check the Probiem Soiver If you have a problem it may be 3 7 4 9 7 o BATA rran xr lA hla minor You may oe adie tO Correct it yourself Just use this Problem Solver to locate your problem and then follow the suggested recommendations The Problem Solver PROBLEM DISHWASHER WON T RUN UNUSUAL NOISE DISHES DON T DRY UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Remove any other appliances from thar Aten ast LAW CALCUIL Utensils may not be secure on rack pins Or something small may have dropped from the rack Water is causing utensils to rattle Make sure everything is securely placed in dishwasher Make sure inlet water temperature is correct See page 6 Unload the bottom rack first Water from dishes in the top rack may be spilling into the bottom rack Check for improper loading Dishes shouldn t nest together Avoid overioading Check inlet water temperature It should be at least 120 F To test see page 6 To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle be careful that you do not turn the dial any further than necessary to start the dishwasher Water pressure may be temporarily low Turn on a faucet Is water coming out slower than usual If so wait until p
14. f the reach of children preferably in a locked cabinet Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury ANE VE THESE Xa o e HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE So to pre vent the possibility of damage or injury if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more or move into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time turn on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appli ance which is connected to the hot water system This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape Of course since the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process Ne rere D Em Loken a How to operate your dishwasher wrens yet PP MA Luure nha ow STEP 1 Load your dishwasher with dishes silverware pots pans bowls etc according to instruc tions on page 8 and 9 STEP 2 Add detergent to the detergent dispenser Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent pages 6 and 7 Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting See page 6 STEP 3 Select Drying Option HEATED A r 1 DRYING Bi f HEATED DRYING Turns the drying
15. f time Compieteiy a Compieteiy Full Full Completely Full lime can build up in the water valve The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding halta SeYTIED A MAn Msa 7 tnklacwmnannns Dial inar riea Main Cup noids 3 tabiespoons riuca Upen Cup noias lt ta i rere hatiAe 9 n hd HARD WATER 7 12 grains T hisi isa andon maed loud the most common type you will have Make sure dishes are Drepely loaded toi insure that water gan reach the soiled surfaces The wash arm in the bottom sprays wafer up T he tower that rises in the center serids water out over the dishes to wash the items in n the upper rack MX Ac WA TCH OU T FOR THIS The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle Don t block it or load tall things next to it Also be careful not to let portion of an item extend through the bottom rack or the silverware basket such as knives skewers or pot handles 8 2 The top rack is best for glasses cups and saucers Cups and glasses fit best along the sides 1 his is the place for dishwasher safe plastics too Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so ey can t fall onto vine C lrod heating ui unit Pis d ue Sauce pans mixing bowls and oiher sima items may be placed face down in ihe top rack The top rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes Be sure
16. fee can stain cups Remove the stains by hand using a solution of cup bleach and 3 cups warm water An over all ye Now or brown f film on dishes Or glassware can be caused by iron deposits in water A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem Your water softener company can tell you about the filter Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load Silver polish will usually remove this stain Rough handling can cause chipping Load with care Make sure glassware and china are secure and can t jar loose See page 8 for correct way to load glassware Make sure tall glasses and stemware wili clear the top of the tub iuhmAA urene sans nis when you push the rack into the dishwasher Always use the top rack for delicate items Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal It is clean water It s there to keep the water seal lubricated If the entire bottom of the tub has water you may have a drain problem Clean the air gap if you have one See page 11 Check the kitchen sink Is it draining well You may need a plumber If dishwasher drains into disposer run disposer to clear Be sure disposer is not clogged Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers USE ONLY AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING To remove suds from the tub Open the dishwasher Let suds evaporate Add 1 gallon of cold water
17. iod such as overnight e Always select the cycle that uses the least amount of water that will ee FO w y o4ca Ea m nasb g o gt wg remove the soil from the load See pages 4 amp 5 Read this Use and Care Book carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If you don t understand something or need more help Call toll free The GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service or write include your phone number Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 If you received a damaged dishwasher immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the dishwasher Save time and money before you call for service Check the Problem Solver pages 12 14 It lists minor causes of operating problems that you can correct dein It ipe save you an 1innecess CLIL ULLARAAW A ui DU ry SCI pS MT 2 m Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them ona label jast Ado lh ses vb Far ge inside LIC dishwasher door These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your dishwasher Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model No Serial No Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls you ur dishwasher wVEALUAA TY Wi SAWS this book call
18. knives can E RN D Ij E F loosen Non stick YES After washing wipe the non stick coating area coatings with vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non stick quality i Fin NO Tin can rust Wood NO Wood can warp crack or lose its finish with any type washing Forget a dish Here s when However opening the door during 2 Wait a few seconds until the water calms Then open the door vom cam add it any cycle lessens cleaning power aA because the temperature inside the 3 Add dishes you ve forgotten T ert Bud dd dishes any time during a dishwasher is lowered So try to cQ SO LU i 3 Y3 RINSE ONLY cycle A ees 4 Close the door and push the Gee E load everything at the beginning latch to the far right When the D With VAM wash cycles you can Here s how to add a forgotten door i d ig will DE Kii i A LAVAL Ye i i9 ii add dishes at any time BEFORE dish Se cked washing Wil iie main det ee wash portion of Don He ine cvocie i e Poca ino DGODE latch tO the left Washing will stop ppA eQq uper EA Jser Viasintenaence Instructions utm dishwashers often gause an alr gap Keep it An air gap is a plumbing device It protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher And you may not eve
19. lastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturer s recommendations e Load light plastic items so they will not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dish washer they might come into ery ntact with the heating nnit and coniact wiin tne neat Ing UAIIUL CLAMS be damaged 1 SY SA hoy KT A YT YS To minimize the possibility of injury e When loading items to be washed A Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal and VAR Uwttig VERAM B Load sharp knives handles up to reduce a 244444665 Wi cut type injuries with the ase f ISK Wa Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place e Do not tamper with controls e Do not abuse sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher e Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to play inside on or with thie appli Pra A124 VA Yg Avah WA ALAA LLlA4i Mil ance or any discarded appliance Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly Before discarding a dichwachar ramnavea tha danr of MISIL VY COCAINE ER VIIIUVYV ine MUU UL the washing compartment Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents out o
20. n have one Not all plumbing am d us Le w oun COQCS require air Baps two TYPES So fn OF AIR GAPS D hl e least once a 1 month THE AIR GAP IS NOT PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER IT iS NOT COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY The air gap is easy to clean With most types first turn off the gem dishwasher then lift off the Xbchrome cover Then unscrew the Tv 47 ow ov nd aha plastic Cap ana check foi any build up of grit A toothpick makes cleaning easy Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn t draining well If you are redecorating you can reverse your dishwasher s front panels to change color The panel is held in place by the door trim You have a choice of three colors one on each side of the removable panel and a third on the permanent panel under neath Or you can paint the panel with the color of your own choice How fo change door panel insert Take out the three trim screws OF either side of the dishwasher door ee the side trim 11 Sida n GE O 19 keep your dishwasher looking good Clean the control panel with a lightiy dampened cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use abrasives or sharp objects on the panel They can damage it Clean the outside with a good appliance polish wax The outside cabinet finish is durable but it can scratch So use no scouring oads harsh or gritty cleaners Appliance Polish Wax amp Cleaner Cat No WR97X216 is available f
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22. of the set A ws min trimmed Antique iXiciai Liibkaliive hand painted or over the glaze patterns fade Pee a us iv PPM rotes Gold lea Win aco pos El GA China Stonewmare Load securely to prevent movement Crystal YES Antique metal trimmed or hand painted patterns fade Gold leaf will discolor Non dishware NO Do not wash in dishwasher Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of dishwasher items such 25 electronic air cleaner filters furnace filters paint may result lass YES iron Pewter NO Pewter tarnishes Plastics rans If it doesn t say DISHWASHER SAFE test one piece before dishwashing an entire set Wash in top rack only Rinse if rot washing iiimiedi iate tely S alty or acid ai S foods can stain if left on a nj un Siainiess steel bord ine 2 Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid ca foods can stain if left on Dry detergent can cause difficult to remove black spots Place in the back section of silverware basket to avoid being expose to MEHELEEIE from the detergent cup tri Un Don t put i in same silverware basket with stainless steel Contact between metals can damage silver Don t use copper utensils in the same load Silver may get a Sterling Siiver and Silver plate A ACCU AAA UAE a ne we wae brown film Adhesive used to attach some hollow handle
23. ose or used d m am a me oU M To MA RR r y m maF Cam 8 CoW uo uaf G 94 9 9 M m A ee wr wn i a consumer information service WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPON SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES e Improper installation Poe ees se S iT hae nave an installati wr SE POP ON e A A JM 3 v 3 ut You are ee for providing adequate electrical plumbing and other connecting facilities Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To Know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company eae Rh a Ra B if further cip is needed concerning inis warranty C ont Manager Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Cat REP RAD REL PRET RED REL D REAP RED RED RELI onm qoos qe act Louisville KY 40225 Part No 218A3665 P75 Pub No 49 5351 1 85 GSD 40C
24. ressure is normal before using your dishwasher Plugged air gap See page 11 Improper rack loading See pages 8 amp 9 v du zo ar pru PS Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against o Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser B PROBLEM DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND EY A T AYAA A IC PLFA VAIL CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items Open the cup and remove any caked on detergent If the cup still doesn t open automatically call for service Detergent may be old If it s hard or caked in the box throw it away The detergent may not be working well Try another brand Make sure Cycie indicator is in OFF position Spotting can be caused by all these things e Extremely hard water See page 6 Low inlet water temperature To test see page 6 e Overloading the dishwasher e Improper loading See pages 8 amp 9 e Old or damp detergent e Phosphate level in detergent too low See page 6 e Too little detergent See page 7 Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences try several brands of detergents to find one that gives the best results for you To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher Do not add detergent Select N
25. rom GE and Hotpoint Appliance Parts Marts The inside usually takes care of itself If it should ever need cleaning use a mild cleansing powder Scouring pads and harsh cleansers can mar the finish 3 Put the color you want in front or leave the removable panel off if you want the Black panel showing Handle the panel carefully The edges may be sharp 4 Replace side trim and screws If vour dishwasher does not have trim that accepts 4 inch thick wood insert an Accessory Trim kit GPF18 can be purchased for that purpose Dimensions for 14 inch wood insert i94 high x 23 e 1 WICIC IY 7s Note Do not ope erate dishwasher while changing panel or when lower access yan nel is is removed How to prepare your dishwasher for winter storage If your dishwasher is left in an unheated location during the winter months have a service technician take the following steps to prevent the machine from freezing Remove fuses or trip circuit breakers to remove electric power f fram the dichwasher ASL CAR e Turn off water to dishwasher Disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve and drain e Remove water valve from the dishwasher and blow on small plastic outlet to remove water Replace water valve and water line e Remove plug in bottom of rubber boot and drain com pletely Replace the plug Si relfiove Change color in minutes Jus trim and change Save Your Tim
26. t can cause a permanent cloudiness of glass ware called etching An outside layer of glass is etched away Of course this takes some time But why take a chance when it s easy to find out the hardness of your water Keep your detergent fresh and dry Under the sink isn t a good place to store detergent Too much moisture Don t put detergent i into the dispenser until you re ready to wash dishes either It won t be fresh OR dry If your detergent gets old or lumpy throw it away It won t wash well Old detergent often won t dissolve Spots ar RINSE ONLY cycle Use no detergent Use no detergent 12 grains and up is extremely hard water A water softener is recommended Without it dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher Two because some cycles use two washes RN WS een See Detergent Usage Guide below Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent Ciose the main cup NOTE Detergent cup may be opened manually with no harm Detergent Usage Guide SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER 0 3 grains hardness 3 7 grains Open Cup Open Cup Main Cupt Open Cupt 1 Tablespoon 4 1 Tablespoon minimum CYCLES NORMAL WASH cycle minimum 1 Tablespoon minimum LIGHT WASH cycle What you can leave on dishes And what you shouldn t If this is your first dishwasher or if you re replacing a much ol
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